Gran Jurado del Condado de Sacramento
2024-2025
From the annual report
The consolidated year-end volume. The individual investigations it contains are listed separately below.
📑 Year-End Report
The full consolidated volume; individual reports are listed below.
Individual reports (7)
Hallazgos & Recomendaciones
9 hallazgos
F1:
The Grand Jury finds the Isleton City Council repeatedly failed to timely adopt final budgets denying the City the necessary tool to track and assess its financial position. (R1)
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R1:
The Grand Jury recommends the City Council annually adopt a final budget, including a separate accounting for restricted funds, no later than June 30 for the coming fiscal year, beginning with Fiscal Year 2026-2027. (F1)
F2:
The Grand Jury finds the Isleton City Council violated state law and the City’s own municipal code by not ensuring the completion of an annual independent audit in a timely manner, which created an obstacle to securing grants and resulted in the loss of revenues for the city. (R2)
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R2:
The Grand Jury recommends the City Council ensure an independent annual audit of City operations and accounting occurs no later than 6 months following the end of the fiscal year, and that the City work with a licensed CPA with experience in municipal accounting, to conduct missing audits by March 30, 2026. (F2)
F3:
The Grand Jury finds the lack of oversight of the City Manager resulted in delayed discovery of the violation of state laws relating to misusing and comingling restricted funds. (R3)
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R3:
The Grand Jury recommends the City Council require the City Treasurer to ensure restricted funds are segregated (rather than co-mingled) and create and implement a plan with the City auditor to account for restricted funds, with progress reports every quarter, beginning no later than December 31, 2025. (F3)
F4:
The Grand Jury finds members of the City Council did not adequately monitor the City’s finances, thereby contributing to a state of serious indebtedness. (R4)
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R4:
The Grand Jury recommends the City Council continue to closely monitor the City’s financial position and assess whether bankruptcy or disincorporation is in the best interest of the residents of Isleton, and report out on their conclusion in a public meeting by December 31, 2025. (F4)
F5:
The Grand Jury finds the City Council failed to provide appropriate oversight of the City’s cannabis program to ensure collection of revenues and timely review of compliance with conditional use permits, thereby resulting in a loss of revenue to the City. (R5)
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R5:
The Grand Jury recommends the City Council enforce its ordinances related to cannabis enterprises, beginning no later than December 31, 2025. (F5)
F6:
The Grand Jury finds the City Council failed to provide appropriate oversight of the City Manager to ensure the City Manager carried out his duty to keep the Council continuously apprised of the financial state of the City, which resulted in the City Council making uninformed financial and operational decisions (R6)
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R6:
The Grand Jury recommends the City Council require the City Manager and Finance Director to keep Council continuously apprised of the financial state of the City by providing account balances, expenditures, debts, investments, and reports that compare budget to actual results, on a monthly basis, beginning no later than December 31, 2025. (F6)
F7:
The Grand Jury finds members of the City Council lack experience and training in city governance thereby denying the residents of Isleton of effective representation. (R7)
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R7:
The Grand Jury recommends each City Council member undergo comprehensive training on their duties and responsibilities as council members, and publicly provide verification of their completion of this training and understanding of their roles, by no later than December 31, 2025. (F7)
F8:
The Grand Jury finds the City Council did not follow its own Code of Conduct which created a public distrust in city officials and added stress to City staff members resulting in several leaving their positions. (R8)
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R8:
The Grand Jury recommends the City Manager, City Attorney, and City Council determine an appropriate course of action, including sanctions, for violations of the Code of Conduct and announce those actions at a public meeting, beginning no later than December 31, 2025. (F8).
F9:
The Grand Jury finds that City staff failed to maintain complete and accurate records of City finances and other City operations which hampered the City’s ability to complete audits, enforce ordinances, and make sound financial decisions. (R9)
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R9:
The Grand Jury recommends the Council direct the City Manager to ensure complete and proper recordkeeping for all city operations by December 31, 2025. (F9)
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Hallazgos & Recomendaciones
8 hallazgos
F1:
The Grand Jury finds that as of December 2024, the Probation Department has failed to keep complete and accurate records resulting in an inability to track and evaluate data in the areas of offender recidivism, attendance, and completion/failure rates. (R1)
Recomendaciones relacionadas (1)
R1:
The Grand Jury recommends Probation and providers collect and record all data regarding offender’s recidivism, attendance, participation, and completion and input it in the BTP portal on a weekly basis starting January 1, 2026. (F1)
F2:
The Grand Jury finds the BTP in Sacramento County uses an antiquated, ineffective, one-size-fits-all approach, resulting in a high failure rate. (R2)
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R2:
The Grand Jury recommends Probation initiate a risk assessment evaluation for appropriate placement of offenders in a BTP tailored to meet individual needs by January 1, 2026. (F2)
F3:
The Grand Jury finds Probation’s failure to perform a risk assessment at the conclusion of the BTP prevents an accurate determination of the offender’s potential to reoffend. (R3)
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R3:
The Grand Jury recommends Probation add a risk assessment at the conclusion of the BTP by January 1, 2026, to determine the effectiveness of the program and increase support and treatment opportunities for those likely to reoffend. (F3)
F4:
The Grand Jury finds Probation has failed to require that providers implement one type of an evidence-based program which has resulted in inconsistent counseling methods. (R4, R7)
Recomendaciones relacionadas (2)
R4:
The Grand Jury recommends Probation require all providers follow an evidence- based model that addresses individual needs by January 1, 2026. (F4)
R7:
The Grand Jury recommends Probation collaborate with neighboring counties, especially those taking part in the pilot program such as Yolo County for shared knowledge and training of providers in the use of CBT by January 1, 2026. (F4)
F5:
The Grand Jury finds Probation’s inadequate oversight of the certification of providers has resulted in providers being re-approved year after year without an assessment of their competency. (R5, R6)
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R5:
The Grand Jury recommends that Probation implement a provider application and approval process, to include a formal Request for Qualifications (RFQ), for the certification and re-certification of providers by January 1, 2026. (F5)
R6:
The Grand Jury recommends Probation solicit input from criminal justice agencies and domestic violence victim advocacy programs as required by statute for the development of the RFQ by January 1, 2026. (F5)
F6:
The Grand Jury finds reliance on the Offenders-Pay- Model creates a financial barrier, thereby inhibiting the offender’s ability to enroll and complete the program and creating a financial burden for some providers. (R8)
Recomendaciones relacionadas (1)
R8:
The Grand Jury recommends Probation request funding from the Community Corrections Act (SB 678) and the Community Corrections Partnership (CCP) and any state, federal, or other grant issuing entities to help subsidize payment of BTP fees for indigent offenders by June 30, 2026. (F6)
F7:
The Grand Jury finds Probation’s refusal to allow online meetings under any circumstances serves as a barrier to BTP completion by offenders and presents financial hardships for some providers. (R9)
Recomendaciones relacionadas (1)
R9:
The Grand Jury recommends Probation initiate hybrid video conference BTP meetings for offenders by January 1, 2026. (F7)
F8:
The Grand Jury finds Probation lacks an in-house BTP that would enable indigent offenders to avoid weekly fees and receive their certification of completion in a timely manner. (R10)
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R10:
The Grand Jury recommends Probation initiate an in-house BTP for offenders that meets the all of the conditions set forth in Penal Code Section 1203.099(a) by January 1, 2026. (F8)
Hallazgos & Recomendaciones
8 hallazgos
F1:
The Grand Jury finds that as of December 2024, the Probation Department has failed to keep complete and accurate records resulting in an inability to track and evaluate data in the areas of offender recidivism, attendance, and completion/failure rates. (R1)
Recomendaciones relacionadas (1)
R1:
The Grand Jury recommends Probation and providers collect and record all data regarding offender’s recidivism, attendance, participation, and completion and input it in the BTP portal on a weekly basis starting January 1, 2026. (F1)
F2:
The Grand Jury finds the BTP in Sacramento County uses an antiquated, ineffective, one-size-fits-all approach, resulting in a high failure rate. (R2)
Recomendaciones relacionadas (1)
R2:
The Grand Jury recommends Probation initiate a risk assessment evaluation for appropriate placement of offenders in a BTP tailored to meet individual needs by January 1, 2026. (F2)
F3:
The Grand Jury finds Probation’s failure to perform a risk assessment at the conclusion of the BTP prevents an accurate determination of the offender’s potential to reoffend. (R3)
Recomendaciones relacionadas (1)
R3:
The Grand Jury recommends Probation add a risk assessment at the conclusion of the BTP by January 1, 2026, to determine the effectiveness of the program and increase support and treatment opportunities for those likely to reoffend. (F3)
F4:
The Grand Jury finds Probation has failed to require that providers implement one type of an evidence-based program which has resulted in inconsistent counseling methods. (R4, R7)
Recomendaciones relacionadas (2)
R4:
The Grand Jury recommends Probation require all providers follow an evidence- based model that addresses individual needs by January 1, 2026. (F4)
R7:
The Grand Jury recommends Probation collaborate with neighboring counties, especially those taking part in the pilot program such as Yolo County for shared knowledge and training of providers in the use of CBT by January 1, 2026. (F4)
F5:
The Grand Jury finds Probation’s inadequate oversight of the certification of providers has resulted in providers being re-approved year after year without an assessment of their competency. (R5, R6)
Recomendaciones relacionadas (2)
R5:
The Grand Jury recommends that Probation implement a provider application and approval process, to include a formal Request for Qualifications (RFQ), for the certification and re-certification of providers by January 1, 2026. (F5)
R6:
The Grand Jury recommends Probation solicit input from criminal justice agencies and domestic violence victim advocacy programs as required by statute for the development of the RFQ by January 1, 2026. (F5)
F6:
The Grand Jury finds reliance on the Offenders-Pay- Model creates a financial barrier, thereby inhibiting the offender’s ability to enroll and complete the program and creating a financial burden for some providers. (R8)
Recomendaciones relacionadas (1)
R8:
The Grand Jury recommends Probation request funding from the Community Corrections Act (SB 678) and the Community Corrections Partnership (CCP) and any state, federal, or other grant issuing entities to help subsidize payment of BTP fees for indigent offenders by June 30, 2026. (F6)
F7:
The Grand Jury finds Probation’s refusal to allow online meetings under any circumstances serves as a barrier to BTP completion by offenders and presents financial hardships for some providers. (R9)
Recomendaciones relacionadas (1)
R9:
The Grand Jury recommends Probation initiate hybrid video conference BTP meetings for offenders by January 1, 2026. (F7)
F8:
The Grand Jury finds Probation lacks an in-house BTP that would enable indigent offenders to avoid weekly fees and receive their certification of completion in a timely manner. (R10)
Recomendaciones relacionadas (1)
R10:
The Grand Jury recommends Probation initiate an in-house BTP for offenders that meets the all of the conditions set forth in Penal Code Section 1203.099(a) by January 1, 2026. (F8)
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Hallazgos & Recomendaciones
7 hallazgos
F1:
The lack of transparency and independent validation of a school’s calculation of the amount of existing funds it spends on arts education creates an opportunity for schools to underestimate that amount, thereby reducing arts education spending from the level required by Proposition 28. (R1)
Recomendaciones relacionadas (1)
R1:
The Grand Jury recommends that governing boards direct appropriate budget staff to disclose the calculation of prior year spending on arts education at the same annual public hearing at which Proposition 28 spending reports are adopted, beginning no later than December 15, 2025. (F1)
F2:
Failure to supplement spending from one-time funds with Proposition 28 funds subjects schools to potential litigation, which could result in the loss of funds. (R2)
Recomendaciones relacionadas (1)
R2:
The Grand Jury recommends that governing boards either (1) direct appropriate budget staff to include spending from one-time revenues in the calculation of prior year arts education spending or (2) seek independent legal advice on how to account for such funds, by December 15, 2025. (F2)
F3:
Failure to post Proposition 28 annual reports on their websites puts schools at risk of losing this funding. (R3)
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R3:
The Grand Jury recommends that governing boards direct appropriate staff to post Proposition 28 annual spending reports on an easy-to-find page on the school or district website by December 15, 2025. (F3, F4)
F4:
By placing the spending reports in hard-to-find places on their websites, schools make it difficult for parents and the public to get information about how Proposition 28 funds are being spent, thereby falling short of the level of transparency required by the measure. (R3)
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R3:
The Grand Jury recommends that governing boards direct appropriate staff to post Proposition 28 annual spending reports on an easy-to-find page on the school or district website by December 15, 2025. (F3, F4)
F5:
By not taking full advantage of multiple opportunities to recruit and hire more arts teachers, schools fall short of meeting the goal of increasing arts education. (R4)
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R4:
The Grand Jury recommends that governing boards direct appropriate staff to explore all available programs to hire arts teachers and classified employees with Proposition 28 funds by December 15, 2025. (F5)
F6:
By not engaging in district-wide, multi-year planning, districts risk losing funds by being out of compliance with the 80/20 spending requirement and lose the opportunity to integrate expanded arts education into the regular curriculum. (R5)
Recomendaciones relacionadas (1)
R5:
The Grand Jury recommends that governing boards adopt multi-year arts education plans to help ensure compliance with the law and to integrate new and expanded arts education programs into the overall curriculum by December 15, 2025. (F6)
F7:
By not involving parents in the development of Proposition 28 spending plans, districts violate state law and deny parents the opportunity to contribute. (R6)
Recomendaciones relacionadas (1)
R6:
The Grand Jury recommends that governing boards direct school site administrators to include parents in developing school site Proposition 28 spending plans by December 15, 2025. (F7)
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Additional documents
Documents found alongside this year's reports — not grand jury reports or responses.